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( Too many ) Japanese phrases meaning good-bye casual to polite

Post Date：01/22/2025

Japanese Language

While making this post, I was surprised at how many good-bye phrases I use. Followings are just a few of what I want to tell. It seems almost impossible for me to cover this topic thoroughly. You may wonder why I do not mention “sayonara” at all. There is a post about sayonara, so if […]

Good bye＝sayonara? … not really

Update Date：03/25/2025
Post Date：01/05/2025

Japanese Language

A lot of non-Japanse people know “Good bye” in Japanese is “sayonara.” Maybe sayonara is one of the most well-known and basic Japanese words. Even little kids know and understand the meaning of it.

Tai sea bream a symbol of auspiciousness

Post Date：01/24/2024

Nature

In Japan, tai is used both as a general name for saltwater fish of the family Sparidae and specifically for the madai, a popular species in Japan. The tai is regarded as a celebratory fish and is often served at ceremonious occasions such as weddings.